Sergeant Aquilino Gonell defending the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021. Look for the red arrows & his round shield. He was forced to medically retire due to his injuries from the dozens of assaults on him. More details & sources in thread. H/t @OSINTyeti & anon Sedition Hunters. 1/6
Sergeant Aquilino Gonell defending the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, 1:05pm-1:11pm West Plaza and Stage Sgt Gonell came down the stairs at 1:05pm to help & was immediately attacked by many insurrectionists. There had already been 3 breaches of police lines & fences by this time. 2/7
Sergeant Aquilino Gonell defending the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, 2:28pm-2:32pm West Plaza and Stage After a long standoff, this police line was breached within seconds. Sgt Gonell helped direct the retreat and save officers, all while he was being personally attacked. 3/7
Sergeant Aquilino Gonell defending the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, 2:32pm-2:55pm West Plaza to West Terrace "Tunnel" Sgt Gonell ensured all officers made it inside, called for help, coordinated, then returned to the front line, bleeding, after rioters broke through the doors. 4/7